NARS Nail Polish for August 2014

Over the past two weeks, I had the pleasure of testing out 7 out of 42 shades from the newly formulated NARS nail polish range. I cannot compare the new formulation to the old, since I’ve never tried the former, but there are some notable qualities about this lacquer. The application is an absolute dream due to the shape of the brush and removable cap. The formula dries to a shine finish, even without a top coat. I was thoroughly impressed with the colors and their opacity to say the least.

NARS Nail Polish for August 2014

Introducing NARS new Nail Polish, a brilliantly curated palette of enamels featuring a flexible, high gloss finish for a freshly painted look that lasts. With a unique combination of resins and polymers, the upgraded formula is designed to improve wear and strengthen nails, while the removable cap and specially designed brush allow for easy application.

The comprehensive 42-shade collection includes 19 new shades and 23 fan favourites for a full range of lacquered looks. Base and Top Coats complete the chip-defying, colour-enhancing trifecta for an iconic nail look with serious staying power.

Shades include:

Top Coat Clear

Base Coat Clear with light blue/green tint

Arabesque Sheer pink with pink glitter

Trouville Seashell pink

Orgasm Peachy pink with shimmer

Dovima Tomato red

Jungle Red Bright red

Delos Copper brown infused with gold

Milos Rich gold

Night Breed Black with silver glitter

Night Porter Black with green pearls

Night Flight Black with cobalt blue pearls

Amarapura Silver chrome

Night Out Bright rue blue

Hunger Mandarin red

Back Room Black

Ecume White

Endless Night Black grape

Mash Army green infused with gold

Thasos Mint green

Kalymnos Lilac

Purple Rain Gothic purple

Chinatown Blood red

Schiap Shocking pink

Manosque Deep smoky lavender

Torre del Oro Cherry red

Zakynthos Beige

Ithaque Light pink

Fearless Bright pink violet

Pastorale Rose gold

Paradiso Strawberry pink

Ikiru Light blue

Holt Renfrew Exclusives:

Bad Influence Smoky taupe

La Notte Navy

Blow-up Mandarin orange

Shameless Red Pink flamingo

Mots Bleus Storm blue

L’Avventura Lilac

Paros Red brown

Elbrus Plum

Soup Can Bright red

Obscura Lavender charcoal

NARS Nail Polish Swatches

NARS Nail Polish in Back Room swatch

NARS Nail Polish in Fearless swatch

NARS Nail Polish in Night Flight swatch

NARS Nail Polish in Obscura swatch

NARS Nail Polish in Schiap swatch

NARS Nail Polish in Soup Can swatch

NARS Nail Polish in Zakynthos swatch

These nails polishes are available in Canada as of August 1 at select NARS retailers (including Sephora, Hudson’s Bay, Holt Renfrew and Murale) and narscosmetics.com. They retail for $23 each.